SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21181
PARBLU21181 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21181 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 181 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PARB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 181 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch is behind SWIFT code PARBLU21181?
PARBLU21181 identifies Luxembourg, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in PARBLU21181 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the code for the city or region and 181 identifies the branch Luxembourg.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21181?
PARBLU21 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21181 points to Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBLU21181 if the recipient asks for it.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 197 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use PARBLU21181 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBLU21181 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need PARBLU21181 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBLU21181.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.